At the end of 2025, our Keeper Lady Elish Angiolini released the First Report of Part 2 of the Angiolini Inquiry on “Prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public”. Calling for a fundamental shift in the focus of activity to prevent such crimes, the report recommends an emphasis on early intervention in targeting and identifying predatory men.
ROBERT PIRRIE WS explores the vital work the landmark Angiolini Inquiry. Five years on from the tragedy that sparked the investigation, Lady Elish remains a vocal advocate for systemic reform in police vetting and culture. Her latest findings serve as a stark reminder that ensuring women’s safety requires a coordinated, 'whole-society' approach and a 'laser focus' on perpetrator behaviour. As a trailblazer in the Scottish legal world, Lady Elish’s work continues to define the profession’s commitment to justice and public safety.
This article was originally published in Signet magazine issue 18 (March 2026).